Former Traffic Commissioner Sam Schwartz, also known as Gridlock Sam because he coined the term gridlock, believes the following measures would be effective in cutting down the number of pedestrian accidents in New York City.

forensic investigation of all fatal and severe accidents by a traffic engineer

more pedestrian refuge islands

better roadway lighting at night

improvement of yellow and all-red signal timing

reduce drunk driving

reduce texting and driving

expand red lights and speed cameras

increase the number uniformed pedestrian traffic managers

enforce traffic safety at constructions sites

mandatory rear wheel guards for trucks

Some of this measures are similar to those proposed by Mayor de Blasio and the NYPD Commissioner Bratton in Queens last week (see our previous blog).